Week of Events
Sunday, July 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, July 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Yap with a Naturalist!
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July 7, 2026 -Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Yap with a Naturalist!
Tired of Googling every question you might have while outdoors or sitting and wondering “What’s this bird?” Come out to McCloud Nature Park for our naturalist’s yap hour, where we will try our best to answer any burning questions you may have about the natural world or advice on how to get a good mix...
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail alternating between Amo and Plainfield. This event is for the rides starting from Amo. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at Railroad St. & Pearl St.). Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation's paved...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Water Warriors
NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Water Warriors
Uncover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface. We’ll learn about aquatic ecosystems, collect samples at the creek, and observe creek life up close. We’ll end the day with super fun water activities! FOR AGES 2-6 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FEE: $15/CAMPER & PARENT/GUARDIAN ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=983 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM...
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Critter Feeding!
Critter Feeding!
Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 7-12): Water Warriors
NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 7-12): Water Warriors
Uncover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface. We’ll learn about aquatic ecosystems, collect samples at the creek, and observe creek life up close. We’ll end the day with super fun water activities! FOR AGES 7-12 FEE: $30/CAMPER ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 3 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=984 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 4 HOURS
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Campfire Cooking
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Featured July 11, 2026 -Featured Astronomy
Campfire Cooking
Come out to the park for some campfire fun! Our naturalists are offering this as a fun family program, open to all ages. Each session will focus on a different snack using our campfire to cook it, such as roasting and Dutch oven cooking. See our calendar and our website for more details. Sign up...
Astronomy
Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? Take stargazing to new heights by escaping the light pollution of the city and heading to McCloud Nature Park, where thousands of stars twinkle like jewels in the dark night sky! The Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky seminars...
